New device enables PLEXTALK Pocket users to access the Audible.com library of books, newspapers and magazines, and more.
Los Angeles, CA ? March 1, 2010 ?People who are visually impaired or learning disabled will gain access to a host of digital spoken audio information and entertainment on the Internet thanks to the new AudibleReady PLEXTALK Pocket, which allows access to Audible.com, a leading provider of digital spoken audio information and entertainment. The PLEXTALK Pocket now joins over 500 portable media devices that have all the necessary features to play audible content.
PLEXTALK Pocket users can now download over 75,000 audio programs from more than 1200 content providers at Audible.com, including leading audiobook publishers, broadcasters, entertainers, magazine and newspaper publishers, and business information providers. Audible, Inc. specializes in the spoken experience, providing digital audio editions of books, newspapers and magazines, original programming, and TV and radio subscriptions. Now PLEXTALK Pocket users can shop, purchase, download and playback audio content from www.audible.com.
“We are very pleased to be able to partner with Audible, Inc.,” said Deana Valdez, Sales and Marketing Manager for PLEXTALK North America. “Through our PLEXTALK Pocket partnership with Audible, Inc., we are able to offer even greater access to and increased mobility for downloading and listening to content from Audible, Inc.’s extensive library.”
“We are thrilled to add the popular PLEXTALK Pocket to the growing list of assistive technology devices that support our service. Now current and future Pocket owners will have the opportunity to access over 75,000 audiobooks and more in our world-class library,” said Tom Pile, Senior Marketing Manager, Audible Inc.

Shinano Kenshi Co., Shinano Kenshi Corporation & PLEXTALK

Shinano Kenshi Co. Ltd. is responsible for the development and manufacture of digital talking book players and other products sold under the brand name of PLEXTALK. Shinano and PLEXTALK assistive products are created to improve the quality of life, self-reliance and independence of their users. Shinano Kenshi Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Shinano Kenshi Co.,Ltd.